KINDERGARTEN
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A Warm Welcome from ECNUAKECNUAK believes in a holistic, whole-child approach to education, adhering to a combination of Chinese and Western education, adopting an international curriculum and as a result promoting it as a home to a thriving multicultural atmosphere. ECNUAK pays close attention to the cultivation and integration of education whilst developing our students’ unique personalities and critical thinking abilities. We strive to emphasise the importance of our humanities, art creation as well as devoting ourselves to fostering lifelong learners who are rooted in China and rich in international vision.We currently implement an integration of Chinese and international courses.International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP). The kindergarten is in the process of trial teaching of the IBPYP curriculum framework, centring on the transdisciplinary themes, adopting recognised inquiry learning methods and organically integrating the National and Shanghai curriculal reform courses. Guiding children in their educational journey to become lifelong learners who can adapt to social needs and solve practical problems the world over.We boast an experienced international team of teachers who uphold the high standards and aspirations of ECNUAK. Our teachers have different languages and cultural backgrounds, from China, the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, South Africa and many other countries. All foreign teachers have foreign expert certificates, and all teachers have passed professional qualification training. Relying on professional platforms such as International Diploma Organization and East China Normal University, we continue to provide on-going professional development for teachers and we encourage teachers to innovate within their teaching practice.ECNUAK pays close attention to the importance of arts, Music and P.E. in children’s education. We provide physical education and art classes, and we have a thorough library. Our School calendar is action packed with extracurricular themes, events and activities. Fashion shows, art shows, the summer concert, library week and many other rich activities are just around the corner at ECNUAK. Providing both Chinese and international festivals to meet the diversified learning needs of children.At ECNUAK we pay special attention to students health, ensuring they eat from a nutritionally rich menu that will aid in the healthy growth of their bodies. Equipped with professional health teachers and five-star Chinese and Western chefs to ensure the healthy growth of children. The kindergarten canteen is certified as Jiading Safe Canteen.
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“How we express ourselves" IBPYP inquiry theme starts from this week 幼儿园围绕“如何表达自己”进入教学状态从本周起,幼儿园不同年级都围绕“如何表达自己” (HWEO) 进入了教学状态。托班孩子带了全家福,在分享我的家人;小班幼儿在分享如何使用自己的身体来表达自己;中班幼儿在接触故事和皮影戏;大班的孩子在分享如何庆祝节日。大家都围绕中心思想开始探究单元的导入活动。From second week, all year group to have so nice tuning in activities. PreK introduction of my familyK1 How we express ourselves with our bodyK2 story books and Shadow story tellingK3 celebratingwe are glad to see students' agencyin express ourselves.We also can see the reminder of the class agreements and learning center tips, and the diferentiation in the learning center.
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ECNUAK is a candidate school for IB-PYPEast China Normal University Affiliated Bilingual Kindergartenis a candidate schoolfor the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme and pursuing authorization as an IB World School.IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of adiverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes ofinternational education that share a powerful vision.*Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.For further information about the IB and its programmes, visitwww.ibo.org**Mission Statement from the IBThe International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
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Kindergarten sports day recapOn three consecutive beautiful fall days in early November, the eager young scholar athletes of East China Normal University Affiliated Bilingual Kindergarten donned their sports uniforms and enthusiastically undertook a challenging series of agility, balance, speed, coordination and strength tests!The children were delighted to show off their ability to sprint, navigate obstacles, race over hurdles and work as team, each cheering on their classmates and all the competitors. The inclusion of parent-child events helps to build the bonds of support and cooperation while giving the parents a chance to model sportsmanship, good cheer and cooperation for our students. Sports Days are a wonderful opportunity to focus on the importance of physical education and celebrate the drive and energy that physical conditioning provides each of us. The old saying, “healthy body, healthy mind” is one that packs much wisdom into four short words.Through exercise, good eating and living habits, we build s
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2018 Kindergarten GraduationOn a hot morning in late June, with the sun beating down and the mercury going up, the ECNUAK class of 2018 gathered to celebrate a significant milestone in their young lives: Graduating from kindergarten!With their parents, teachers and special guests in attendance, the four classes of K3 celebrated their achievement in their own distinctive ways.The graduating class of 2018 is made up of 82 unique individuals. They all worked hard to reach this point. They all received selfless help, guidance, love and support from dedicated teachers, caring governesses and an engaged learning community that wants them to embrace challenges.ECNUAK is a learning community that empowers students to gain confidence through inquiring, exploring and experimenting, safe in the knowledge that they are valued, respected and loved. Our students know that there is no failure, only steps on the way to success.As parents and teachers we put a lot of time and energy into preparing our children for their futures.